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Georgia Tech Research @gtresearch.bsky.social · 7d

Two Georgia Tech Ph.D. @ai4opt.bsky.social
students created a student-run, faculty-graded, fully-accredited course that links math, engineering and machine learning. b.gatech.edu/42ml2yT

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · 12d

Georgia Tech AI4OPT students created a student-run, faculty-graded, fully-accredited course exploring the connections between optimization, control, and modern learning methods.

Read more about this innovative student-led model: www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · 13d

The September 2025 AI4OPT Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest in AI and optimization: mailchi.mp/f66c212d4136...

Stay informed, subscribe here: ai4opt.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

#ArtificialIntelligence #Optimization #Engineering #TechNews #ThoughtLeadership

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · 14d

Today, we celebrated our financial manager, Lisa Salter, and her career with Georgia Tech. We are deeply grateful for Lisa and wish her all the best as she begins her next adventure. Lisa is also featured in our AI4OPT Newsletter mailchi.mp/f66c212d4136...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · 27d

AI4OPT’s latest seminar featured Dr. Vimal Ramjee, a leading cardiologist and health innovation expert, who shared insights on tackling heart disease through responsible AI adoption. www.ai4opt.org/news-events/... #AI #MachineLearning #HeartDisease #SeminarSeries

Seminar Highlights Responsible AI in Cardiovascular Care | Artificial Intelligence Institute for Advances in Optimization

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us on Thursday, September 11 at 12 p.m. for a seminar with Vimal Ramjee, MD, cardiologist and health innovation leader.

He’ll share how AI-enabled cardiovascular care, from predictive imaging to scalable care models, is transforming patient outcomes.

www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

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Tech AI at Georgia Tech @georgiatechai.bsky.social · Aug 27

Podcast premiere at noon! Ep 2 of What About AI? brings Pascal Van Hentenryck and Breon Martin together with Srinivas Peeta to talk AI, self-driving cars, the future of urban mobility and more.

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8FW...

Listen/download: www.buzzsprout.com/2502933/epis...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great energy yesterday at the AI4OPT and @georgiatechai.bsky.social Open House!

Thank you to everyone who came out to explore, share ideas, and celebrate innovation in AI and optimization.

www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

#AI #Research #Innovation #Networking

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Aug 25

We’re proud to share that AI4OPT Director Pascal Van Hentenryck will be a plenary speaker at the 2025 INFORMS Annual Meeting.
Read more about his plenary and research impact here: www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...
#INFORMS2025 #Optimization #MachineLearning #AI

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Aug 21

Call for Student Volunteers! The INFORMS 2025 Annual Meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center is seeking student volunteers. Work one full day assisting attendees and receive free conference registration. app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0197f...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Aug 20

From participant to lead teaching assistant, Shaurya Attal has mentored more than 100 Seth Bonder Camp students while pursuing his passion for computer science, data science, and AI.

Read more about his story here: www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

#StudentSpotlight #AI #Education #STEM

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Aug 15

U.S. Congressional staffers visited the CODA Building to see how AI4OPT is applying AI to national challenges in energy, health, transportation, and supply chains.

Full story: www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Aug 11

From decoding brainwaves in California to building an AI education hub in Chile, faculty in the NSF AI4OPT Faculty Training Program are driving innovation across borders.
Read how their groundbreaking research is making a worldwide impact on AI-driven innovation: www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

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Tech AI at Georgia Tech @georgiatechai.bsky.social · Aug 11

#GeorgiaTech students and alumni interested in artificial intelligence #AI are invited to the Tech AI Career Fair on Monday, Nov 17 from 9 am to 1 pm in the Exhibition Hall, Midtown Room. Connect directly with companies, explore AI careers + showcase research!

Register: ai.gatech.edu/career-fair

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 31

Tinghan (Joe) Ye, PhD student at Georgia Tech, shares his research on large scale decision making under uncertainty—applied to smart transit in Savannah, GA, & large scale e-commerce logistics. His work uses AI driven optimization to improve urban mobility & last mile delivery.
youtu.be/BjMV-He6PQI

Large Scale Decision Making Under Uncertainty | AI4OPT Student Spotlight

YouTube video by AI4OPT - AI Institute for Advances in Optimization

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 30

Last week marked the conclusion of this year's Seth Bonder Camps, hosted by AI4OPT and CEISMC. Levels 3 and 4 challenged experienced high school students to expand their knowledge of deep learning, generative AI, and data driven decision making. www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

Seth Bonder Summer Camps Level Up AI Learning For High School Students | Artificial Intelligence Institute for Advances in Optimization

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 23

We are wrapping up the 2025 Seth Bonder Camps with Level 4 this week at Georgia Tech. Students are diving in to generative and agnetic AI. Today, Kevin Dalmeijer visited, giving the students a shark tank-like experience while learning about his research. #SethBonderCamp #AIeducation #STEMcamps

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 23

The July 2025 AI4OPT Opt-In Newsletter is here! It is full of cutting-edge research, program updates, and community news. Don’t miss what’s next in the world of AI and optimization: mailchi.mp/46bcad31aae3...
Stay informed, subscribe here: ai4opt.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 17

The AI4OPT High School Teacher Training Program equipped educators from across Georgia with the skills to teach foundational AI concepts and empower students to become AI creators, not just users. Learn more about how we're building the future of AI education: www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 17

Yesterday at Georgia Tech, the Seth Bonder Camp Level 3 students selected final projects, progressed through learning modules, and visited the Robotarium and Hive Makerspace on campus. #SethBonderCamp #AIeducation #STEMcamps #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 14

The 2025 Seth Bonder Camp for Level 3 kicked off today at Georgia Tech!
This weeklong experience gives students a hands-on deep dive into the world of operations research and artificial intelligence. We’re looking forward to a dynamic week filled with discovery, innovation, and collaboration!

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 10

Rosie Kim shares her work on optimizing strategic locomotive assignments. Her research combines advanced modeling and real-world data to improve resource allocation, long-term planning, and operational efficiency.

Watch her 3 minute spotlight here: youtu.be/4twoIFa4Yjc?...

Optimizing the Strategic Locomotive Assignment at Union Pacific Railroads

YouTube video by AI4OPT - AI Institute for Advances in Optimization

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 8

Pascal Van Hentenryck delivered a keynote at IFAC MIM 2025, highlighting the transformative potential of fusing AI with optimization & control. His talk outlined theoretical frameworks and real-world applications in supply chains & manufacturing.
www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jul 8

www.ai4opt.org/news-events/...
AI4OPT concluded another summer session of its FTP, with courses on machine learning, data engineering, and curriculum design.
Designed to support faculty, particularly from underserved regions, helping institutions build or expand AI and data science programs.

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AI4OPT @ai4opt.bsky.social · Jun 27

The Faculty Training Program is wrapping up another successful session, equipping faculty from institutions nationwide with the tools to build data science & AI programs. The program supports scalable, undergraduate-focused education in AI & optimization. Learn more: www.ai4opt.org/education/fa...

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